The buildings are temporary structures built with a very low environmental impact when compared to conventional housing. The community fought very hard for planning consent for dwellings on the site and now has permission for temporary dwellings with limitations such as to the number of vehicles owned by the community.

In light of the possibility of future environmental disasters such as peak oil and global warming the community has tried to demonstrate a way of life which is environmentally sustainable. Despite predictions that it wouldn't last the community has continued to thrive and inspire others.

The community are WWOOF hosts and accept working visits from WWOOF members as a chance to experience their way of life.